The First Part of the Journey

Well the photos are backwards. We took a taxi and three airplanes to get to Indianapolis. Unfortunately for us, the same screaming baby was on each of the 3 flights! Once in Indy we visited friends, went to doctors, visited a college and shopped. Then my aunt stopped by to pick us up on her way to Ohio. It was a great week. The dog (above) is the new dog of our best friends. The girl stands in front of a one lane, covered bridge in Manchester, Indiana.Long John Silver's......you can't get that in Japan.

Preparing to leave

As we prepared to leave for the US, Gil got nervous and had to check our suitcases and carry-ons. We left on a rainy day and returned to rain as well. I guess that's why they call it rainy season!

Back in Japan

Have arrived safely back in Japan after a whirlwind two weeks in Indy and Ohio. Glad to see all our friends and family and relieved to see my dad looking so good after his recent surgery! Have loads of photos to go through and will post them ASAP.

Garden

Trying out the new template. Thought I'd show the garden. Have eaten 3 cucumbers so far. Tomatoes, eggplant, beans, hot peppers & and cucmbers are now ripening. Gil was sniffing a  peanut plant. It looks pretty good, but we'll have to wait till harvest time to see how we did. Hmmm. Where are the rest of the photos? Will have to try again.Well, there's one anyway.I guess this new template will take some time to get used to.

Zoo on Father's Day

Went to the zoo on Father's Day. The weather was nice. (Rainy season hadn't started yet, but its in full swing now! ) Saw an ostrich lay an egg! Hadn't seen that before. It just sort of squatted down until it was sitting on the ground, ruffled its feathers a bit, then stood up. Underneath it, was an enormous egg! It got up and walked away.

Book Club Finale

The Borderless Book Club ended the season with a bang this year. The author of the book for June came to the meeting. It was very nice of him to come and we all enjoyed the evening.

Gil's Birthday

Gil turned 6 this year. Hard to believe he's that old. He's lived in Japan as long as he did in the US. Here are a few pics of him opening his presents and one of him with his beloved football.